President Bola Tinubu on Friday held a crucial meeting with Nigeria’s security chiefs at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, to assess the growing state of insecurity across the nation.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, disclosed that the President expressed serious concern over the recent surge in security threats and issued fresh directives to strengthen military and intelligence operations nationwide.
Porous Borders, Sahel Crisis Blamed
General Musa highlighted the influx of terrorists and jihadists from the Sahel region—a development worsened by Nigeria’s porous borders—as a key driver of the current security challenges. He stressed the need for deeper collaboration with neighboring countries to contain cross-border threats.
Military Boosts & Strategic Shifts
The Defence Chief revealed that all military theatres across Nigeria have been reinforced, with new equipment delivered and approvals granted for air assets and other tactical enhancements.
In addition to kinetic (military) operations, Musa emphasized the importance of non-kinetic strategies, such as community engagement and government-backed initiatives to promote peace and development.
“We are working not just with arms, but with hearts,” Musa said, noting that coordinated efforts across the military, police, DSS, and the Office of the National Security Adviser are already yielding results.
Citizens Urged to Support National Efforts
General Musa urged Nigerians to remain vigilant, report suspicious activity, and refrain from sharing misleading videos or old content misrepresented as recent incidents in Nigeria.
“Security is a shared responsibility. We need the support of the public to win this battle,” he said.
The high-level meeting underscores the Tinubu administration’s renewed commitment to national security. It comes amid rising tensions in several regions and increasing calls for decisive action.
